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The Wave: A Novel Kindle Edition

by Walter Mosley (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.0 out of 5 stars 145 ratings
The "New York Times" bestselling author of "Blue Light" returns to the realm of science fiction. Errol is awakened by a strange prank caller claiming to be his father, who has been dead for several years. Curious, and not a little unnerved, Errol sneaks into the graveyard where his father is buried. What he finds will change his life forever.
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  1. Print length
    225 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Aspect
  4. Publication date
    December 5, 2007
  5. File size
    3.2 MB
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Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Bestseller Mosley's latest foray into allegorical SF is reminiscent of his 1998 novel, Blue Light, but it isn't nearly as rich and captivating. How should the book's hero, Errol, react when his late, beloved father reappears as a younger, ecstatic, incomplete version of the father's former self? How should the government respond when nearly invincible reanimated bodies claiming to be portions of a primordial life-form appear in our midst, out of an immense wave? And how can that life-form, which strives only for harmony, connect with us if it can't make itself understood to the fanatical military doctor, who takes Errol and his father prisoner, and is developing a poison to exterminate the peaceful newly arisen dead lest they overwhelm the human population? Mosley fails to sustain the deep, meaningful tone that would have brought this pensive tale to life. Even various sexual encounters and communions with the vast universe lack passion. This wave is fast and small, but it leaves little behind in its wake. (Jan.)
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Mosley's wandered off turf again, writing imitation Dean Koontz and calling it science fiction. Out-of-work programmer Errol Porter lives in his former garage since his wife ditched him and the house was sold. For work he maintains a pottery shop, where he has struck up a relationship with artist Nella, which is good because it gives him someone to tell about the weird phone calls he's been getting from a guy who sounds like his nine-years-dead father. He discovers it is his dad, but he's only 20 and says that he really just embodies Errol's father's memories and is actually part of the "wave" that a meteor brought to earth one and a half billion years ago. "Goofy," Errol thinks, until he is hauled away by a secret army operation that already knows about the wave because of other reanimated dead people. The army's bent on destroying the revenants and every other manifestation of the wave, including Errol if they find he has been "infected." Errol escapes and joins the wave people in fleeing and trying to hide their life source. In the process, Errol boffs several other women, gets buff, and writes this first-person account. The (mercifully undetailed) sex seems gratuitous, the wave business feels mushy, Errol's captivity and escape are like scenes from a dull-witted fifties "sci-fi" flick, and the characters aren't even strong cardboard. For Mosley completists only. Ray Olson
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Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B001E9NEAO
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Aspect (December 5, 2007)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 5, 2007
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.2 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 225 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.0 out of 5 stars 145 ratings

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Walter Mosley

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Walter Mosley is one of America's most celebrated and beloved writers. His books have won numerous awards and have been translated into more than twenty languages.

Mosley is the author of the acclaimed Easy Rawlins series of mysteries, including national bestsellers Cinnamon Kiss, Little Scarlet, and Bad Boy Brawly Brown; the Fearless Jones series, including Fearless Jones, Fear Itself, and Fear of the Dark; the novels Blue Light and RL's Dream; and two collections of stories featuring Socrates Fortlow, Always Outnumbered, Always Outgunned, for which he received the Anisfield-Wolf Award, and Walkin' the Dog. He lives in New York City.

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Customers find the book to be a great read, with one mentioning it offers a nice change of pace from the detective/mystery genre. They appreciate the concept, with one review highlighting its exploration of philosophical issues.

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Customers find the book to be a great read by Mosley.

"This wonderful book takes you on a ride of great despair and possibilities of something greater than us creating and caring for us...." Read more

"love this book. unexpectedly took me OUT THERE story-wise. original and non-stop. got a great deal for this book...." Read more

"I'm a big fan of Mr. Walter Mosley. He's an excellent author & it's great to see him branching out in all areas of writing...." Read more

"The Wave was a great read I would expect nothing less from Mosley. However don't expect Easy Rollins or Lenoid McGill to pop up...." Read more

7 customers mention "Story quality"7 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the story of the book, with one mentioning its interesting plot twists and another noting it's a nice change of pace from detective/mystery genres.

"love this book. unexpectedly took me OUT THERE story-wise. original and non-stop. got a great deal for this book...." Read more

"...If you enjoy a constant changing, yet hanging on story just read any of Mr. Mosley's works...." Read more

"...However don't expect Easy Rollins or Lenoid McGill to pop up. Suspenseful, but your average Walter Mosley story." Read more

"I liked the concept, and the story was OK. I could have done with less of the black sex experience... lines like "my fathers large black *****"...." Read more

5 customers mention "Concept"5 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the concept of the book, with one mentioning its provocative approach and another noting its exploration of philosophical issues.

"...He is so descriptive and adventurous with his creativity!!!..." Read more

"...it's different, from most of his writings, but I enjoyed the provocative concept and it would recommend it." Read more

"I liked the concept, and the story was OK. I could have done with less of the black sex experience... lines like "my fathers large black *****"...." Read more

"...There are the usual gems here: good dialogue, exploration of philosophical issues, and interesting plot twists." Read more

Now that's a phone plan...
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Now that's a phone plan...
Errol's life is solidly average. He's going through a painful divorce, but there's a girl at work that seems to share his mutual attraction. He lost his house, but he made a deal with the new owner to rent the garage as a living space on the cheap so he still has a roof over his head. However, just to make sure his life is completely off kilter, he starts receiving calls in the middle of the night from his father. Problem is, dad passed away 9 years ago. Driven to distraction he tracks down this stranger that sounds exactly like his dad and knows things his dad would know. But this stranger (living in the cemetery where his dad was buried) looks younger than himself... even if he looks remarkably similar to his father. Errol's life goes off the rails as he searches for answers. Who is this man and what does his appearance mean, not only for Errol, but for the world?
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  • Carolyn Dye
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read
    Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2024
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    This wonderful book takes you on a ride of great despair and possibilities of something greater than us creating and caring for us.
    The characters take us on a journey of life lessons and in these times when such lessons and escape.
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  • Diane Lee
    3.0 out of 5 stars Furturistic?
    Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2020
    I sped read this book.It was to long and very, very, boring but if you love futuristic books, you might like this one.
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  • MnL
    4.0 out of 5 stars came as described.
    Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2013
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    love this book. unexpectedly took me OUT THERE story-wise. original and non-stop. got a great deal for this book. would not hesitate to buy from bookholders again, i believe.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Breath taking
    Reviewed in the United States on November 23, 2019
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    Walter Mosley never disappoints me! He is so descriptive and adventurous with his creativity!!! Once you think you know what is about to happen next, he takes you further down the rabbit hole. I recommend everyone to read his works!!
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  • Neckbone
    5.0 out of 5 stars Worth the read
    Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2010
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    I'm a big fan of Mr. Walter Mosley. He's an excellent author & it's great to see him branching out in all areas of writing. It only took me a few days to read this book. It's great to read about we Africans in Sci-Fi. If you've done any reasearching into the origins of mankind etc, this is an attention keeping, intriguing book. If you enjoy a constant changing, yet hanging on story just read any of Mr. Mosley's works. When I purchased this novel, I had also purchased 5 other of his novels. Again, it's worth the read!
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  • Todd
    3.0 out of 5 stars Not his best work
    Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2019
    I am a fan of Walter Mosley's love the Easy Rawlins series, and Leonid McGill series, so I know Mosley is a terrific writer. The Wave is O.K., just not as good as his usual work. The story moves well enough to keep you interested, and the audiobook reader is very good. But the book, like this review, feels just blah. If there was a deeper meaning than humans are violent and evil................I missed it. If you love Mosley, as I do, and want to read every one of his books, go ahead and read this one. If you are a first-timer with Mosley, give him another chance you will be glad you did.
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  • Cynthia W. Swain
    4.0 out of 5 stars INTERESTING READ
    Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2012
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    I gave this only four stars because of the quality of the product. It started off by saying it was by "Robert Mosely" I know it's in the science fiction genre, how that was caught in editing I'll never know. I knew immediately by the style that it was Walter Mosley, so I continued to listen. Like I said it's different, from most of his writings, but I enjoyed the provocative concept and it would recommend it.
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  • Bebo77
    5.0 out of 5 stars Not your average Mosley suspense read
    Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2020
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    The Wave was a great read I would expect nothing less from Mosley. However don't expect Easy Rollins or Lenoid McGill to pop up. Suspenseful, but your average Walter Mosley story.
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  • Joshua D. Vale
    5.0 out of 5 stars So different
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 21, 2015
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    So different to anything I'd read or listened to before. Really unexpected!
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  • R. Packham
    5.0 out of 5 stars superb story
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 22, 2011
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    Just a superb Sci FI story, I rad it in between history as a break and enjoyed it thoroughly.

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